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When a $30 Visual Studio bundle is marketed as an AI upgrade, AI-assisted coding is now table stakes for mainstream developers, not just early adopters. Engineering leaders should assume new hires expect AI in their toolchain and focus on standards for code review, security, and IP, not whether to allow these tools.
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